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AO51 TEY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,549 mi
Last recorded61,549 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 TEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,549 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,469 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,299 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2014 52,299 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,901 miles

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Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 47,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracked perished & worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracked & perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine managment

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked & perished

Fail 13 Jun 2012 43,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine managment

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,279 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear.

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 36,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,891 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,955 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 23,818 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,906 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AO51 TEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 TEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO51 TEY registered?

AO51 TEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is AO51 TEY safe to buy?

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